This list and summary will discuss the big 5 reading ideas that have to be taught and assessed prior to grade 3. The National Reading Panel identified five components at the core of effective reading instruction: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Hit on why this is so important at the early learning stages. List out each reading concept, explain what it is, and why reading research has identified it as important.

Early readers and their teachers deserve all the support we can give them. Here are five strategies to make reading assessment more effective.

High-quality professional development experiences, like the data-driven solutions offered by NWEA, align curriculum, assessment, and instruction in a way that serves the unique needs of every school or district.

With the right support from professional learning and an open dialogue with administrators from the very beginning, you can empower teachers to turn insights into action and improve student outcomes.

Robust, holistic professional development experiences are more than a “nice-to-have,” they’re an investment in your staff and students. See how ongoing professional learning can empower teachers and improve student outcomes.

To become proficient readers, young learners need experience with written language at increasingly higher levels of difficulty. Learn how the Lexile® reading measures can help you support students with targeted reading instruction.

Take a closer look at changes to the early literacy landscape as reading expert Dr. Cindy Jiban explores the advantages of the science of reading compared to the balanced literacy approach.